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CPT 83615 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Test For Tissue Damage, This Test Measures The Enzyme Lactic Dehydrogenase (Ldh) To Check For And Assess Tissue Damage Particularly After A Stroke Or Heart Attack.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments

Complexity LevelLow
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National average reimbursement for CPT 83615 by major payers:

bcbs

$4.51

uhc

$4.27

aetna

$7.62

cigna

$8.68

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CPT 83615
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Sarah Lee

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    CAHematology (Internal Medicine) PhysicianNPI 1255741328Tax ID 27-4803222

    $20.44Published rate
  2. Shamel Sanani

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    CAHematology & Oncology PhysicianNPI 1174522585Tax ID 27-4803222

    $20.44Published rate
  3. Shailaja Raj

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    FLHematology & Oncology PhysicianNPI 1821144502Tax ID 22-3849199

    $8.22Published rate
  4. Frederick Wittlin

    South Broward Hospital District

    FLHematology & Oncology PhysicianNPI 1306830138Tax ID 59-6014973

    $2.10Published rate
  5. Stephen Walsh

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    MAInfectious Disease PhysicianNPI 1407828098Tax ID 42-263040

    $2.09Published rate

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CPT 83615 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The CPT 83615 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Chemistry Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 83615 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
83605-CPTLowTest For Lactic Acid Buildup, This Test Takes A Blood Or Spinal Fluid Sample. Too Much Lactic Acid Can Starve Tissues Of Oxygen. Lactic Acid Can Build Up In Muscles When They Are Exercised.
83615-CPTLowTest For Tissue Damage, This Test Measures The Enzyme Lactic Dehydrogenase (Ldh) To Check For And Assess Tissue Damage Particularly After A Stroke Or Heart Attack.
83625-CPTLowTest For Tissue Damage, This Test Measures The Enzyme Lactic Dehydrogenase (Ldh) To Check For And Assess Tissue Damage Particularly After A Stroke Or Heart Attack.
83690-CPTLowLipase Enzyme Blood Test, This Test Measures The Amount Of Lipase Present In A Blood Sample. Lipase Is A Digestive Enzyme Made By The Pancreas.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83615. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 83615 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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